Colombian lawmakers will approve the General National Budget for 2027 by October 20, following a first debate scheduled for September 25. ^[1] Representatives from the Pacto Histórico, Alianza Verde, and Peace Circumscriptions filed a motion of no confidence against Colombia's Defense Minister, Jorge Eduardo Mora, on an unspecified date in 2026. ^[2] The action was triggered by the death of three minors during a military operation against FARC dissidents in El Retorno, Guaviare. ^[3] Nicolás Barguil, president of the Chamber of Representatives, stated that the Congress will conduct a serious and responsible debate before the October 20 deadline. ^[4] The government proposed a budget of $634.9 billion for 2027, an increase from the previous proposal of $575 billion. ^[5] The motion of no confidence includes four charges, one of which alleges political responsibility for the planning, direction, and supervision of the operational policy that resulted in the deaths. ^[6] The three deceased minors had been recruited by the armed group prior to the operation. ^[7] The Ministry of Finance indicated that income projections are compatible with expected economic activity, the effects of the earthquake, and monetary conditions observed during 2026. ^[8]